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Share countryside lifestyle and help out with eco projects near Sysmä, Finland

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  • Description

    Description

    Lifestyle with nature and ecology, design with wood. Possibility to learn about woodworking and construction. Recreation with lakeside and forest. garden activities. The help now is mostly maintenance, on longer terms there may be an eco-village, possibly international. Locally it is and will be a kind of community lifestyle. At the moment there is no business.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Carpentry
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Drawing & painting
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Languages, music, art, countryside lifestyle, renovating skills.

    Locally you can see hundreds of lakes ,swim, fish farming. art exhibitions, concerts, theatre, kino, mansions, …
    And in this area in the oldest domestic beer-brewing tradition which has protected with originality by EU.
    I make that beer too and can teach it ;)

  • Help

    Help

    Cleaning, carrying, help with construction. gardening, lighter forest tasks. The help will release more of my to to my own activities here.

    In all projects the focus will be carrying and organizing stuff. Painting will be also depending on weather. Depending the skills or experience one may also drive small tractor.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Estonian: Intermediate
    Swedish: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Finnish is very special.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    semi-private sleeping rooms, common washing, kitchens, ...

    For now accommodation and basic food is provided. I prefer common and shared meals when it is practical.

    This yard provides two buildings with three flats with several rooms , over 300 m2 . So everyone will get the accommodation most appropriate.
    Washing facilities and laundry are shared. In the lake side there is an additional sauna.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Possibilities to water sports like fishing, swimming, sauna,bicycles and sometimes a car ...

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Broadband based on 4G.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    yes , plenty of space for camping with van.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 288626518598

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The image depicts a person with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark shirt, in front of a bookshelf filled with binders and books, with a window on the left.
The image shows a large piece of equipment with a long arm and a bucket, likely a crane or excavator, positioned on a flat surface, possibly a construction site or industrial area.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant blue sky with clouds, evoking a sense of peacefulness.
The image depicts a cluttered outdoor workshop with a red building in the background, featuring various tools and wooden planks, surrounded by trees and a sunny atmosphere.
The image depicts a greenhouse with a wooden frame, featuring large windows and a dirt floor, with vines growing up the walls and a rope hanging from the ceiling.
The image depicts a small, modern-style house with a wooden deck and a woodpile, surrounded by trees in a serene and natural setting.
The image depicts a serene lake scene from a covered wooden deck, featuring a table, chairs, and a swing, with a dock extending into the calm water.
The image depicts a kitchen with a large island, featuring a sink and stove, accompanied by a dining table and chairs, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
The image shows a large piece of equipment with a long arm and a flat surface, possibly a piece of industrial machinery or a vehicle, in a neutral outdoor setting.
The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a house, snow-covered trees, and a ladder, set against a dark blue sky.
The image depicts a room with a wooden floor, featuring a large window and a doorway, with a table and chairs in the background, and a decorative wall in the foreground.

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